Keith Brooking To Cowboys

((HT: AJC))

Former Falcons linebacker Keith Brooking has signed a three-year deal with the Cowboys, according to his agent Pat Dye Jr.

Dye did not disclose terms of the contract.

Brooking, the last member of the 1998 Falcons Super Bowl team, will be reunited with Cowboys coach Wade Phillips, who was the Falcons’ defensive coordinator in 2002-03 and the team’s interim coach for the final three games of the ‘03 season.

“That played a big part in the decision,” Dye said of the chance for Brooking to be reunited with Phillips.

Brooking became a free agent at 12:01 a.m. Friday, but Dye said he had discussions with the Falcons through Saturday before Brooking chose the Cowboys’ offer.

Falcons' owner and CEO Arthur Blank had the following to say about Brooking:
“Keith defined the Falcons in so many ways: his tenure, his leadership on and off the field, his commitment to excellence and his many resulting accomplishments, his love for Atlanta , and so much more. He will always be a Falcon in the hearts of his teammates and our fans. We wish him the very best in his future NFL endeavors, and we extend best wishes to his wife, Holly, and their children, Logan and Juliette.”

Todd Archer's blog from the Dallas Morning News reveals this:
"Brooking will replace Zach Thomas, who finished second on the team in tackles and is a free agent. It also puts into question the return of Kevin Burnett, who is also a free agent."

The Cowboys also acquired Jon Kitna from Detroit as a back-up to Tony Romo.
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